If you’re an Isle of Wight resident or visitor with a penchant for wine and food, lamenting the lack of fun things to do during the winter, then listen up!
Corks & Canapés is the new joint venture between the Epicurean Sailor Zoë Ombler and award-winning drinks writer Helena Nicklin coming to you during the winter of 2025-2026.
What is Corks & Canapés?
These themed, standalone evening events combine relaxed wine and spirits masterclasses led by Helena, with sumptuous canapés professionally paired to the drinks by Zoë.
Each tasting event lasts around 1.5-2 hours and you’ll get:
5-6 Substantial tasters of wines or spirits
3 Perfectly paired styles of canapés (you’ll get more than one of each!)
Links to detailed notes and stockists details
Discounts on exciting wine swag like the Coravin wine preservation system
1 Wine aisle swagger
UPCOMING EVENTS
RAVISHING RUEDA! 🇪🇸
From crisp, citrusy Verdejo that rivals Sauvignon Blanc, to silky, lees-aged whites with creamy texture and even oak-kissed bottlings with spice and depth, Rueda is Spain’s secret playground for white wine lovers. It’s a region that takes you from refreshing aperitif sippers to food-friendly fine wines in one flight. Come taste the journey with some locally inspired canapés!
Location: Turnstone House at Monterey, Eygpt Point
Price: £45pp
Book your tickets HERE!
PORTUGUESE PLEASURES 🇵🇹
Portugal is arguably the most underrated wine country in the world as well as one of the most versatile. Join us this December for a guided tasting that sweeps from vibrant, food-friendly still and dry wines of all colours to decadent, fortified classics like Port. We’ll also sneak some festive food pairing tips along with the delectable, perfectly paired canapés
Location: TBD in Cowes or Gurnard
Price: £45pp
Book your tickets HERE
Why learn about wine anyway?
Wine is so much more than a drink; it’s geography, philosophy, language, culture, community and so much more. Here’s why you should join us at out tasting events: